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Identification & Functionality
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A chemical intermediate in the manufacture of cosmetics. surface - active agents. emulsifiers. pharmaceuticals. and plasticizing agents; a gas - scrubbing agent for the absorption and removal of H₂S and CO₂ from refinery and natural gas streams; carbon dioxide and ammonia manufacturing.
Properties
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- Clear and substantially free of suspended matter
- Biodegradability Profile
Monoethanolamine undergoes moderate biodegradation and is not expected to be persistent in the environment.
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Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
- Monoethanolamine may be satisfactorily stored in carbon steel. stainless steel. or aluminum tanks using steel pipes and pumps.
- Caution must be exercised however to keep the material in the anhydrous state to prevent severe corrosion to the carbon steel or aluminum tank and related equipment.
- A drier on the breathing nozzle is recommended to help maintain anhydrous conditions in the storage tank.
- For longer term color stability. it is recommended that the product be stored under an inert atmosphere.
- Solid sediment may form upon standing.
- There should be circulation in the storage vessel to keep solids suspended.
- Low pressure steam coils in storage tanks and heat tracing of transfer lines should be provided in cases where low environmental temperatures may make pumping of the product difficult.